Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Study"

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The Department of Education Week Programs was established in 1966The chairman was D. Chris Poulos (1966-1972).
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The Department of Home Study was established in 1960Those who served as chairmen of the department were the following individuals: Lula Clegg (1960-1966), Karl E. Starr (1966-1968), and E. Mack Palmer (1968-1979).  
  
 
==Variant names==
 
==Variant names==
  
Brigham Young University.  Education Weeks
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Brigham Young University.  Independent Study
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Established: [[established in::date::1966]]
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Established: [[established in::date::1960]]
  
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1972]]
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Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1979]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1966]]-[[date::1972]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1960]]-[[date::1979]])
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
Education Week, formerly called Leadership Week, has been held annually on the BYU campus since 1922 and has gained nationwide attention.  The program has been gradually moving into more and more locations throughout the United StatesIn 1969 the program was presented in 53 locations, extending to Calgary on the north; Colonia Juarez, Mexico, on the south; east as far as Boston; and west along the Pacific coastIt is anticipated that the 1970 programs will be held in approximately 60 locations.
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To aid in widening the educational horizons of the many people who cannot take college work in residenceHome Study is for those who cannot take courses in residence or for students in residence who, because of conflicting class schedules or other reasons, are unable to enroll in desired classes on campusThis department provides courses required for entrance requirements, courses needed to complete high school or for teacher certification, courses for those serving their country in the armed forces or for veterans who wish to maintain their entitlement, for people working in industry who wish to acquire broader culture or to improve their skills, for professional people with a desire for continued intellectual and professional progress, and for those desirous of pursuing some course for personal development and interest.
 
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The Campus Education Week is a four-day festival of learning at Brigham Young University.  It is a leadership training for everyone, since all in the home are leaders or potential leaders.  Areas of instruction include:  human relations; scientific advancements; the world of business; better teaching methods, literature, music, drama and speech activities; teenage problems; handicraft arts; and instruction in genealogy and the scriptures.
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
The Department of Education Week Programs is under the supervision of a department chairman who reported directly to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education.
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The Department of Home Study is under the supervision of a department chairman who reported directly to the dean of the division.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1966]]-[[date::1972]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services]] ([[date::1960]]-[[date::1966]])
  
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services]] ([[date::1966]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1966]]-[[date::1979]])
  
Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. Education Weeks]] ([[date::1972]])
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Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. Independent Study]] ([[date::1979]]-)
  
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1970-1972: p. 519 (D. Chris Poulos, chair)
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Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Lula Clegg, chair)
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Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1966-1968: p. 456 (Karl E. Starr, chair)
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Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1968-1970: p. 510 (E. Mack Palmer, chair)
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==
  
Record ID: EAC-2009-00488
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Record ID: EAC-2009-00492
  
 
Creator: UPB
 
Creator: UPB

Latest revision as of 16:56, 16 November 2009

The Department of Home Study was established in 1960. Those who served as chairmen of the department were the following individuals: Lula Clegg (1960-1966), Karl E. Starr (1966-1968), and E. Mack Palmer (1968-1979).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Independent Study

Description

Established: 1960

Abolished: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1960-1979)

Functions

To aid in widening the educational horizons of the many people who cannot take college work in residence. Home Study is for those who cannot take courses in residence or for students in residence who, because of conflicting class schedules or other reasons, are unable to enroll in desired classes on campus. This department provides courses required for entrance requirements, courses needed to complete high school or for teacher certification, courses for those serving their country in the armed forces or for veterans who wish to maintain their entitlement, for people working in industry who wish to acquire broader culture or to improve their skills, for professional people with a desire for continued intellectual and professional progress, and for those desirous of pursuing some course for personal development and interest.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Home Study is under the supervision of a department chairman who reported directly to the dean of the division.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1960-1966)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1966-1979)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Independent Study (1979-)

Associated Archival Materials

Records, 1921-1988. (UA 547)

Sources

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Lula Clegg, chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1966-1968: p. 456 (Karl E. Starr, chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Catalog of Courses, 1968-1970: p. 510 (E. Mack Palmer, chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00492

Creator: UPB